family-law

Top cases R v [G and H] Secretary of State for the Home Department (Disclosure of Asylum Records) [2019] EWHC 3147 (Fam) (18 November 2019), MacDonald J – Correct legal principles and procedure to... Read more

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Top five cases NY (A Child) [2019] UKSC 49 (30 October 2019) – Court of Appeal upheld a judge’s order under the inherent jurisdiction of the court; but said Lord Wilson they should have considered... Read more

Previously on this blog, we had tea at the Ritz (as in: justice is open to all, just like the…). It was quite a treat, finding out all about court fees and costs. The tea wasn’t bad either, with a... Read more

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Top five cases S-L (Children: Adjournment) [2019] EWCA Civ 1571 (19 September 2019) – A recorder’s adjournment order was ‘wrong’ and procedurally irregular. Read more

Family News Transgender man loses court battle to be registered as father The Guardian – 25 September Sir Andrew McFarlane, President of the Family Division, has ruled that a transgender man who... Read more

Family News DfE announces major review of SEND system Cypnow – 6 September The government has announced a review of current services available for children with special educational needs or... Read more

Top five cases E (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1447 (14 August 2019) – A mother urged to apply FPR 2010 Pt 18, back to the trial judge for a fresh hearing on the basis of... Read more

Family Law Parliament shut-down puts justice bills under threat The Law Society – 28 August Boris Johnson’s plans to prorogue parliament could impact several key pieces of legislation. There are a... Read more